Four killed as bus collides with trailer in UP's Ambedkar Nagar
Digital Desk | Ambedkar Nagar, Oct 2 (IANS) At least four passengers were killed and three others seriously injured after a bus collided head-on with a trailer on the Gorakhpur Link Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district early Friday morning, police said. The accident took place at around 5:30 a.m. near kilometre 85 of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway, under the jurisdiction of Jaitpur police station. The collision triggered panic in the area, following which local villagers rushed to the spot to assist the passengers and alerted the police. Police teams reached the site shortly afterwards and, with the help of local residents, carried out a rescue operation and evacuated the passengers trapped inside the bus. The injured were initially taken to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nagpur for treatment. Additional Superintendent of Police Dr Tejveer Singh said police received information about the accident through UP-112 at around 5:30 a.m. Information was received through UP-112 that a Volvo bus and a truck had collided near kilometre 85 of the Gorakhpur Link Expressway under Jaitpur police station. The police immediately reached the spot and began rescue operations, Singh said. He said the injured passengers were taken to the CHC for medical treatment. During treatment, four passengers were declared dead, while three others were referred to Medical College Sadarpur for further treatment. According to the Additional Superintendent of Police, a preliminary investigation has indicated that the bus belonged to Tegra Express and was travelling from Delhi to Darbhanga in Bihar. Prima facie, police suspect that the accident may have occurred after the bus driver allegedly dozed off while driving, resulting in the collision with the trailer. Police have launched an investigation to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Efforts are also underway to ascertain the identities of the deceased and injured passengers. Further details are awaited. The accident comes weeks after another fatal bus incident in the region. In September, a bus caught fire in the Jewar police station area of Greater Noida, resulting in the deaths of nine people. Police and rescue teams managed to evacuate around 30 people from the vehicle. The bus was travelling from Delhi's Kashmere Gate to Mahoba when it caught fire. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President had expressed grief over the incident and conveyed their condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
Patna youth arrested for misbehaviour, scuffle with woman cop
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 2 (IANS) A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Patna for allegedly misbehaving with and scuffling with female police personnel during a patrol, police said. The accused has been identified as Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Ramkrishna Nagar locality in Patna. According to a police statement issued late Thursday night, the incident took place around 8.30 p.m. on Wednesday near the Khemnichak-Subhashnagar intersection under the Ramkrishna Nagar police station area. According to police, a team of female personnel was on patrol in the area when they noticed three youths allegedly engaged in suspicious activity and stopped them for questioning. Police said one of the youths allegedly misbehaved with and scuffled with the female personnel during the interaction. When the officers attempted to detain the three youths, all of them allegedly fled the spot. A case was subsequently registered against three unidentified persons, police said. Following the incident, police launched an investigation to identify the three youths. According to the police, Pradeep Kumar was identified with the help of CCTV footage and local intelligence and was subsequently arrested. Police said raids are being conducted at various locations to trace and arrest the two other accused persons, who remain at large. An FIR has been registered under the relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyay Sahita at Ramkrishna Nagar police station against three accused. The incident comes amid several recent cases involving alleged attacks or obstruction of police personnel in Bihar. Police said further action would be taken based on the investigation and evidence collected in the case. The incident has also brought attention to the 'Police Didi' initiative, under which female police personnel are deployed around schools and colleges to address issues such as obscene comments, harassment and stalking, and to improve the safety of women and girls. The initiative was introduced by the Bihar government with the objective of creating a safer environment around educational institutions.
Weather Today: Today, various regions across India will be affected by rain, thunderstorms, and lightning, appearing as a stark contrast to the clear and dry weather found in places like Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, areas such as Bihar, Chandigarh, and Haryana are expected to remain dry without any warnings from the India Meteorological Department until October 5, indicating diverse weather patterns throughout the nation.
ON the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October this year several opposition parties including Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) have launched massive protests across the country demanding resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar who according to the Indian Express expose flagrantly violated the constitutional provisions and rules leading to the appalling erosion of independence of the Election Commission of India for implementing SIR without involving two other Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi. It has resulted in the disenfranchisement of crores of voters across India and the expose revealed the shocking decision of Kumar to include illegally and in an unauthorised manner a provision in Form 6 asking the first time voters, using that Form for getting enrolled in the electoral roll, to mention from the electoral roll of 2002 the names of their parents and or grand parents. Additionally the Indian Express revelations laid bare the manipulation of electoral rolls to add and delete voters centrally at the office of Election Commission of India by employing a software which lawfully should have been operated by Electoral Registration Officers posted in different States of the Indian Union. Such egregious transgressions of CEC Kumar with impunity has erased millions of names from the voters list and overwhelmed people with anxiety and desperation. They apprehend that because of their disenfranchisement they would lose their citizenship and all other rights enshrined in the Constitution assuring them their individual dignity. Specious Grounds For Disenfranchisement It is salutary to note that the aforementioned protests unleashed against Kumar in defence of the right to vote of the citizens has an echo of Mahatma Gandhis 1894 heroic struggle in South Africas Natal province for retaining the voting rights of Indians after the Franchise Law Amendment Bill was introduced in the Natal Assembly to take away their restricted franchise rights on very specious grounds. On December 16, 1895 Mahatma Gandhi in his article Indian Franchise wrote that British authorities asked Indians to prove that they were voters in India so as to be entitled to it in Natal. He then asked, Why such a rule for the poor Indians alone? He added that they would not object to such an arrangement if it were applicable to all including whites who were inhabitants of Natal . He noted that the Europeans would find it difficult to get their names on the Voters List in the Colony under such conditions. Colonial Playbook For Disenfranchisement and SIR That colonial play book of 1894 asking Indians in Natal Province of South Africa to prove that they were voters in India is getting replicated in 2026 SIR mandating that those desirous of getting enrolled in the electoral roll should locate their names in the voter list of 2002. Any attempt to ask Europeans to prove their status as voters in the countries from where they came to Natal, in the words of Gandhi, would be received with the strongest indignation. His utterances are resonating in 2026 when people in India are expressing their indignation because the ECI while implementing SIR asked them to prove their citizenship and eligibility as a voter disregarding their enrolment in earlier electoral rolls and Supreme Court in its May 2026 judgement upheld that ECI can examine citizenship of a voter in a limited way. It is instructive to note that the right to vote in Natal in 1894 was restricted to a few and it was available to those possessing immovable property worth 50 pounds. Yet Gandhi in his July 1894 petition to Lord Rippon, Principal Secretary of State for Colonies, stated that any civilised country would value franchise right as the birth right and the commonest right of a citizen and asserted that disenfranchisement of Indians would subject them to indignity and heap insult to the whole Indian nation. Fast forward to 2026 when 13 crores of voters are now facing disenfranchisement due to SIR. Combine it with Indian Express expose pinning the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar for his deliberate acts of commission and omission in flouting all rules and norms while taking crucial decisions concerning SIR. All such actions removing millions of voters from the electoral roll constitute an insult to the Indian nation and its Constitution which upholds the dignity of an enfranchised country upholding parliamentary democracy. In the aforementioned petition to Lord Rippon, Gandhi wrote that bereft of voting rights Indians would lose, self-respect, to remain in the Colony and that such a thing would materially interfere with their business, and throw hundreds of Her Majestys Indian subjects out of work. Those articulations of Gandhi uttered in echo in Rahul Gandhis assertions during his Vote Adhikar rally in Bihar in September 2025 that Vote Theft meant theft of rights, theft of employment, theft of education, theft of democracy and theft of the future of the youth. In fact many people whose names were removed from the electoral rolls in West Bengal and Bihar following the implementation of SIR are now being deprived of their opportunities to earn their livelihood, their small business establishments getting demolished and even the ration cards issued to them have been withdrawn. What Indians are facing on account of their disenfranchisement in 2026 were predicted by Mahatma Gandhi when voting rights of settlers of India in Natal were taken away by colonial rulers. He, in his article, The Indian Franchise written on December 16, 1895 very emphatically stated, I repeat again, it is not political power that the Indians want. It is degradation, it is many other consequences and measures that will flow from and will be based on the disfranchisement that they dread and resist. Hundred and thirty one years later Indians suffering the process of disenfranchisement on account of SIR are indeed confronting its dreadful consequences and, therefore, on October 2, 2026, on Gandhi Jayanti, country wide protests have been launched to uphold the jurisprudence of universal adult franchise and flag the point that the constitutionally mandated independence of Election Commission of India must be restored and defended to salvage democracy from the onslaught of the powers that be. Communal Grounds for Disenfranchisement The British rulers of Natal employed communal factors in 1894 to disenfranchise Muslims hailing from India. They manufactured the reasoning that mostly Muslims among Indians were more keen to retain their right to vote. Specifically peddling the false argument that overwhelming numbers of Muslims in the voter list would enable them to wield greater political power over Hindus they cautioned the latter to be wary of the former. Mahatma Gandhi in his aforementioned letter to Rippon referred to charges made by British rulers that a few Indians wanted political power and that those few were Mahomedan agitators and so the Hindus should learn from past experience that the Mahomedan rule would be ruinous for them. He remarked that people of both the communities lived amicably in Natal and such attempts to set the Hindus against the Mahomedans would be most mischievous and calamitous causing grievous results which India tragically faced due to divisive British rule. Juxtapose those observations of Gandhi with the SIR produced curated voter list from which more names of Muslim voters have been deleted across the country. In doing so the play book of colonial rulers in employing Hindu-Muslim narrative to disenfranchise voters is being followed by those operating State apparatus of India during 2025-2026 when SIR process is being carried and adverse consequences on the purity and integrity of electoral process are being unmistakably felt. Debunking Ghuspatia Narrative It is rather tragic that the devious strategy of British rulers of Natal describing Indians settled there as intruders and so should be devoid of right to vote has been replicated by the present rulers of India including CEC Gyanesh Kumar who justified SIR on the ground that Ghuspatias (infiltrators) would be removed from the electoral roll. Mahatma Gandhi in his above mentioned article, Indian Franchise, debunked the characterisation of Indians as intruders and charged that even the white rulers coming from Europe would not be spared of the same charge that they intruded to South Africa. A Retrograde Step It is quite significant that Gandhi described Franchise Law Amendment Bill to disenfranchise Indians as a legislative activity, of a retrograde character. Description of the SIR by opposition leaders as a form of Vote Bandi captures Gandhis words retrograde invoked in the context of Franchise Law Amendment Bill of 1894. That retrograde Bill became an Act but due to petitions of Gandhi that Indians were removed from electoral roll on racial grounds, the UK Government disallowed it. But it was then altered and racial element was removed by providing for the disqualifications as voters of all Asiatics as such. That became an Act and Indians lost their voting rights. Gandhi wrote in his petition to Lord Rippon I take the liberty to say that, had not an attempt been made to tread upon their commercial pursuits, had not attempts been made and repeated to degrade them to the condition of pariahs of society, had not, in fact, an attempt been made to keep them for ever hewers of wood and drawers of water, i.e., in a state of indenture or in one very much resembling it, there would have been no franchise agitation. It is indeed tragic that several decades after splendid success of universal adult suffrage in India and an agitation has been launched in defence of the right to vote, that too on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi whose first struggle in South Africa in 1894 was in defence of the voting rights of Indians who were then disenfranchised. Millions of Indians now losing their right to vote and massive erosion of independence and integrity of the Election Commission under the leadership of CEC Gyanesh Kumar is imperilling democracy in India . The struggle of Mahatma Gandhi in South Africa during 1894-95 against disenfranchisement of Indians in South Africa offers valuable lessons to uphold universal adult franchise and the rights of all Indians who are constitutionally mandated to be treated equally regardless of their identities rooted in faith, caste, language or ethnicity for inclusion in voter list. Presumption of Citizenship In his book Satyagraha in South Africa Gandhi wrote, There is always a general presumption in favour of the right of the subject. So long, therefore, as the government of the day does not become positively hostile, the names of Indians and others could be included in the electoral roll, the above law notwithstanding. Those words are assume salience in the context of the protests against mass disenfranchisement on account of SIR and erroneous functioning of CEC Kumar disregarding the general presumption in favour of the rights of the citizens. Therefore, Mahatma Gandhis 1894 struggled for the rights of Indians in Natal to vote is of enduring significance to save the Constitution.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Friday, stating that Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to guide us in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat. In a post on X, CM Yogi wrote: On the sacred birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, who walked the path of truth and non-violence to convey the message of freedom to the entire world through indigenous means and non-violence, millions of salutations. Best wishes to the people of the state on International Day of Non-Violence, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said. The revered Bapu's ideals, simplicity, and thoughts continue to provide us all with constant guidance even today in building a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat, he added. In a video message, CM Yogi said Gandhis leadership during Indias freedom struggle demonstrated the strength of truth and non-violence. During the nations struggle for independence, Indias freedom movement under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi demonstrated the power of truth and non-violence. For the whole world, it remains a matter of curiosity that India achieved independence by following the path of truth and non-violence, he said. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion. In a post on X, Gadkari said the life of Gandhi, who inspired the world to follow the path of peace and non-violence, was itself an ideal. He said Gandhis ideas of Swadeshi and Swaraj would continue to inspire generations. On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, countless salutations to Bapu, Gadkari said. Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary also remembered Gandhi and extended greetings to citizens on the International Day of Non-Violence. On the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi ji, I offer countless salutations to him. His thoughts on truth, non-violence, and Satyagraha continue to this day to convey a message of peace, harmony, and love to all humanity. Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on International Day of Non-Violence, Choudhary said in an X post. Gandhi Jayanti is observed every year on October 2 to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most prominent leaders of Indias freedom struggle. The day is also observed globally as the International Day of Non-Violence. The occasion recalls Gandhis principles of truth, non-violence, simplicity, Swadeshi and peaceful resistance. Across the country, people and institutions commemorate his contribution to the freedom movement and reflect on his message of peace, harmony and non-violence.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) Eight police personnel and a chowkidar posted at Mufassil Police Station have been suspended following an inquiry into alleged discrepancies and manipulation of facts in an FIR related to a liquor case. The action followed an investigation that reportedly found evidence of serious negligence and discrepancies in how the case was handled. Superintendent of Police (SP) Syed Imran Masood ordered the immediate suspension of the eight police personnel and the chowkidar. The SP also sent a recommendation to the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to suspend Mufassil Police Station SHO and Police Inspector Rajesh Kumar. The action has caused concern within the police department and prompted a detailed review of the circumstances surrounding the case. According to the SP, police received information about the alleged distortion of facts while registering liquor-related cases within the Mufassil Police Station area. The Circle Police Inspector conducted an initial inquiry, which reportedly found the involvement of Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Nurain Ansari. The Circle Police Inspector suspended both officers on September 26. The DSP (Headquarters) was subsequently tasked with conducting a detailed investigation. The inquiry team visited the police station, examined CCTV footage and official records, and questioned personnel involved in the raid. Investigators reportedly found evidence of discrepancies in the facts recorded in the FIR and subsequently identified the involvement of additional police personnel. The suspended personnel are Sub-Inspectors Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Nurain Ansari and Virendra Kumar; Constables Mannu Kumar, Prashant Kumar (QRT Hasanpur), Nilesh Kumar Paswan, Suraj Kumar and Vinod Singh Yadav. Mufassil Police Station chowkidar Krishnadev Paswan was also suspended in the case. Additional SHO Mithilesh Kumar Kunal has been assigned charge of Mufassil Police Station following the action against the personnel. The recommendation regarding SHO Rajesh Kumar will now be considered at the DIG level. The inquiry has brought renewed focus to a liquor seizure conducted by Mufassil Police on September 18 in the diara area of Sitacharan village, located across the Ganga. During the operation, police reportedly seized country-made mahua liquor and transported it to the police station by boat. Questions were subsequently raised about how the case was handled, particularly because an FIR reportedly had not been registered even days after the seizure. A video purportedly related to the liquor seizure later circulated on social media, prompting further scrutiny of the police action.
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Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The Congress on Thursday announced a new media and publicity team for Bihar under its National Talent Hunt initiative. According to a press release issued by Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Khera, Asit Nath Tiwari has been appointed State Media Convenor. Gyan Ranjan and Pankaj Yadav have been appointed State Media Vice-Chairpersons, while Tabrez Hasan, Rajeev Mehta and Amit Kumar have been named Regional Coordinators. The party has also announced its new panel of State Spokespersons. The panel includes Ahtesham Ahmed, Amar Azad Paswan, Arti Rai, Chandra Bhushan Rajput, Er. Kamal Kamlesh, Ibrar Ahmed Raza, Kunal Thakur, Nadeem Akhtar Ansari, Nidhi Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Priyanka Pushp, Prof. Anita Kumari, Raj Aditya, Samant Pradhan, Shishir Kumar Kaundilya, Shubham Singh, Sudheer Sharma and Vivek Hari. The Congress has also named its State Media Panellists. The list includes Abhishek Kumar Jha, Advocate Md. Mazharul Bari, Aman Kumar Yadav, Amarjeet Ram, Arun Pathak, Brajesh Kumar, Satyendra Kumar, Er. Karun Nandan Paswan, Hazi Parvez Siddiqui, Khusboo Kumari, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Menka Kumari, Mrinal Anamay, Pramod Kumar Pandey, Rekha Singh, Rohit Kumar Chouhan, Sardar Heera Singh Bagga, Shashank Ranjan, Snehshish Vardhan, Sundaram Pathak, Suraj Kumar Ray and Suresh Mukhiya Bind. The party has announced 15 State Researchers, including Akhlaquer Rahman Siddique, Amit Kumar Yadav, Amar Nath, Anand Kumar, Brajesh Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Shashikant, Mani Prakash Tiwari, Mohammad Zishan, Mumtaz Ali, Neeraj Kumar, Owaisi Ahmed, Sundar Prasad Singh and Vibhash Kumar. The Congress has also named State Publicity Coordinators, including Kumar Kaushal Kishor, Md. Nauman, Mithilesh Kumar, Mritunjay Kumar Singh, Pramod Singh, Prashant Bhaskar, Raj Aditya, Rashid Warsi, Sachin Kumar, Saif Alam and Santosh Kumar. The party has also announced 20 District Spokespersons, including Akhtar Ali, Aman Kumar Minati, Ashfaq Khan, Ashok Kumar Nishad, Binay Kumar, Deepak Kumar Ray, Gunjan Kumar, Hareram Mahto, Hussain Imam, Mahfooz Alam, Mukesh Dayal, Md. Modassir Hayat, Md. Saif Ali, Nicky Jha, Nikhil Anurag, Rajiv Kumar, Samir Kumar, Satyam Raj, Shiv Ram Pravesh Jha and Yashwant Kumar Chaman. The Bihar Congress launched its National Talent Hunt program in February 2026 to identify and select individuals for roles such as spokespersons, media panelists, researchers and publicity coordinators. The initiative was designed to identify, train and empower people who could represent the party at the district, state and national levels. The programme also envisaged research teams to prepare fact-based content and policy material, along with publicity coordinators to disseminate the partys message through various platforms. The party had earlier announced a state-level committee to oversee the Bihar talent hunt exercise, with the program organized across different regions before a final selection process in Patna. The latest appointments are part of the Congress effort to implement the AICCs national-level Mukhar Awaaz initiative in Bihar and strengthen its media, research and publicity apparatus at the state and district levels.
Bengal: Floods disrupt train services on Sahibganj Loop
Digital Desk | Kolkata, Oct 1 (IANS) Train services on the historic Sahibganj Loop, a key rail link connecting West Bengal, Jharkhand and Bihar, have been severely affected over the past several days after the Ganga eroded the embankment between Sakrigali and Maharajpur stations. The affected stretch forms part of the Sahibganj-Barharwa section of the loop. A large number of personnel are working round the clock at the site to reinforce the embankment with boulders and other materials. While all services on the Down line have been suspended, train movement continues on the Up line under speed restrictions. Eastern Railway (ER) has cancelled several trains and diverted many others. Some trains are also being short-terminated and short-originated. A senior ER official said the situation arose after the water level in the Ganga began rising. At one stage, the river was barely 15 meters from the tracks, and part of the embankment had been eroded. The official said restoration work began after the water receded to a safe distance and that workforce and materials were already in place. This section in Jharkhand forms part of the Sahibganj Loop. Barharwa is a major junction connecting routes towards Sahibganj, Bhagalpur, Rampurhat and Howrah. The Sahibganj Loop holds immense historical significance as part of the original Delhi-Howrah route. The 410-km stretch connects Khana Junction in West Bengal to Kiul Junction in Bihar via Sahibganj. Constructed in the 1860s, it was originally part of the main rail route between Howrah and Delhi. The Railways later built a shorter chord line that could handle higher traffic volumes. That route subsequently became the main line, while the older alignment came to be known as the Sahibganj Loop. The stretch is known for its scenic alignment along the Ganga. However, its proximity to the river has led to operational disruptions during this years floods. Nearly 18 trains, including the Howrah-Sahibganj Intercity Express, have been cancelled. Trains such as the Ballia-Sealdah Express and the Kathgodam-Howrah Bagh Express have been diverted via Munger, Bhagalpur, Banka, Deoghar and the Jasidih Bypass. The Delhi-Kamakhya Brahmaputra Mail and the 15734 Bhatinda-Balurghat Farakka Express will be diverted via Jamalpur, Munger and Katihar. The Gaya-Howrah Express will operate through Kiul, Jhajha and Asansol. The Bhagalpur-Ranchi Vananchal Express and the 13072 Jamalpur-Howrah Express will be diverted via Bhagalpur, Dumka and Rampurhat. If the weather remains favourable, restoration work will be completed soon, and services will return to normal after the necessary clearances, an official said.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has refused to suspend the conviction of Bihar BJP MLA Raju Kumar Singh in connection with the death of a woman during celebratory firing at a New Year's Eve party in the national capital in 2018, holding that there was no manifest perversity and palpable error warranting such relief. A single-judge Bench of Justice Manoj Jain dismissed Singh's plea seeking suspension of his conviction under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 30 of the Arms Act, observing that suspension of conviction can be granted only in exceptional circumstances. Singh, a sitting MLA from Sahebganj in Bihar, had approached the High Court after being sentenced to four years' imprisonment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and two months' imprisonment under the Arms Act. He was also directed to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the family of the deceased, with an additional three months' imprisonment in case of default. The High Court had already suspended the sentence on July 27, 2026, but Singh subsequently sought suspension of the conviction itself, citing the consequences of his disqualification as an elected legislator. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Singh, submitted that since the sentence under Section 304 Part II was for more than two years, Section 8(3) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 would attract disqualification from the date of conviction and for a further six years from the date of release. Luthra argued that Singh had a remainder tenure of around four years and that, if the conviction was not stayed, he would not only face disqualification as an MLA but would also be disqualified from contesting future elections. It was also contended that the conviction was unsustainable as the finding of guilt was based on unwarranted presumptions while material evidence, including forensic analysis, had been overlooked. Opposing the plea, the prosecution argued that suspension of conviction cannot be sought in a casual or mechanical manner and is permissible only in exceptional and rare circumstances, adding that no such circumstances existed in the present case. In its order, the Delhi High Court referred to several Supreme Court judgments, which held that while a conviction could be stayed in a given factual matrix, such exercise of power has to be under exceptional circumstances. It observed that the apex court had held that the question of irreversible consequences has to be examined in light of factors including criminal antecedents, gravity of the offence, moral turpitude, and wider social impact, while balancing the integrity of the electoral process with the rights of constituents to representation. Since the hardship cited is an omnibus one and not individual-centric, the factual matrix of any given case becomes the most dominant factor, Justice Jain observed. The High Court said it was required, at this stage, to examine the record only at a surface level to determine whether there was any apparent, palpable and manifest illegality, gross on the face of record warranting suspension of the conviction. The case relates to the intervening night of December 31, 2018 and January 1, 2019, when a New Year's Eve party was being held at Rose Farm House in Mandi village here. According to the prosecution case, the MLA and security guard Hari Singh, who was armed with a .315-bore rifle, indulged in celebratory firing during the party. Raju Singh allegedly fired four to five rounds from his .22-bore pistol. After a gap of around five minutes, another round of firing took place, during which, according to the prosecution, Singh alone was using a firearm. Shortly thereafter, Archana Gupta was found unconscious on the dance floor and was taken to Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, where she eventually succumbed to a gunshot injury. The Rouse Avenue Court had convicted the MLA on June 6 under Section 304 Part-II IPC and Section 30 of the Arms Act, holding that his firing from a licensed pistol at a crowded gathering was an act done with the knowledge that it was likely to cause death. After examining the material for the limited purpose of deciding the suspension plea, the Delhi High Court found no apparent error warranting interference. The facts, which emerge from the record, indicate that at the relevant time, it was the appellant who had used his pistol. No one else was seen firing at that crucial moment, it said. It further observed that whether the bullet had hit Gupta directly or after ricocheting hardly matters as the injury was a direct consequence of the firing attributed to Singh. It also recorded that the offence involved an element of moral turpitude and that Singh did not have a clean antecedent record, though several cases against him had already ended in acquittal. In view of my foregoing discussion, the present application seeking suspension of order of conviction is dismissed, Justice Jain ordered. The Delhi High Court clarified that its observations were tentative and would not be treated as a final expression on the merits of the criminal appeal, which was admitted and directed to be listed in due course.
Bihar: Prashant Kishor welcomes Anant Singhs support for Jan Suraaj
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) MLA Anant Singh has emerged as a key focus of Bihars political discourse after openly supporting Jan Suraaj candidate Anuj Singh in the Patna Graduates Legislative Council election. The development has also triggered speculation about whether Singh could eventually move closer to Jan Suraaj. Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, during his visit to Darbhanga on Thursday, welcomed Singhs support for the partys campaign. The entire society stands in support of Jan Suraaj for the betterment and transformation of Bihar. If Anant Singh also stands in support of this change, he is welcome, Kishor said. His remarks have added to speculation about Singhs political course, although he has not announced that the Mokama MLA intends to leave the JD(U) or formally join Jan Suraaj. Anant Singh, popularly known as Chhote Sarkar, has openly backed Anuj Singh, Jan Suraajs candidate from the Patna Graduates constituency, against JD(U) incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. On Thursday, Singh accompanied Anuj Singh during his nomination filing and joined a roadshow with his supporters. He has indicated that he will campaign for the Jan Suraaj candidate in the constituency. The development has brought Singhs long-running differences with Neeraj Kumar into sharper focus. Singh has previously maintained that his opposition to Neeraj Kumar is personal rather than a dispute with the JD(U) as a political organisation. The developments have also drawn the JD(U) leadership's attention. Reports said the matter had reached party president Nitish Kumar amid discussions over Singhs public support for a rival candidate. Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has added to questions about how the JD(U) will respond to an elected party MLA campaigning against its official candidate in the council election. Party leaders have previously attempted to address the differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar, but the rivalry has continued to surface publicly. Food and Consumer Protection Minister Ashok Choudhary, who has been associated with Anant Singh, said the party was looking into the issue. Choudhary said he had not attended the meeting and, therefore, could not comment in detail on what was discussed. The remarks came as the JD(U) leadership faced questions over Singhs decision to support Anuj Singh despite Neeraj Kumar being the partys official candidate for the Patna Graduates constituency.
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Bihar NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 3 Schedule Released, Check Important Dates
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CEC's resignation, SIR freeze among demands as Dipke announces Mumbai protest
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BSEB Bihar Board Exam 2027: Class 10, 12 Form Submission Deadline Extended
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Bihar Poised for Growth as a Hub of Industry and Innovation, Says Nitin Gadkari
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CBI files second charge sheet in Reliance Home Finance case
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a second charge sheet in the Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL) case on Thursday before the Special Judge for CBI Cases, Mumbai, against 11 accused, including three top executives of the Anil Ambani-led Reliance ADA Group, according to an agency statement. The top executives include RHFL Director and CFO Amit Bapna, RCL Group MD and Vice Chairman Amitabh Jhunjhunwala and Reliance Power Ltd. CFO Suresh Nagarajan. The seven companies on the list are: Reliance Infrastructure Ltd., Reliance Power Ltd., Reliance Big Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Broadcast Network Ltd., Reliance Business Broadcast News Holdings Ltd., Reliance MediaWorks Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., and Kunjbihari Developers Pvt. Ltd., and one private person, Vijay Napawaliya, CA and Statutory Auditor of RHFL. The accused have been charge-sheeted for offences of criminal conspiracy and cheating under the IPC, the statement said. The Investigation conducted so far has revealed that funds amounting to Rs. 7,429.16 crore, borrowed by Reliance Home Finance Ltd., were allegedly diverted through intermediary and conduit entities to various Reliance ADA Group companies in violation of the terms and conditions stipulated by lenders, thereby causing wrongful loss to the lending banks and financial institutions and corresponding wrongful gain to the accused persons and related entities, according to the statement. Earlier, the CBI had registered the case on the basis of complaints received from Union Bank of India (erstwhile Andhra Bank) and other Public Sector Banks of the consortium. The first charge sheet was filed in the case on July 9 against four accused persons. With the filing of this charge sheet, a total of 15 accused persons, including senior officials and Group companies, have been chargesheeted in the case so far. Further investigation is continuing to ascertain the role of other accused persons and to investigate other allegations, the statement said. The CBIs Banking Securities Fraud Branch, Delhi, has registered nine FIRs against Reliance Communications Ltd. (RCom), Reliance Home Finance Ltd. (RHFL), Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd. (RCFL), Reliance Telecom Ltd. (RTL) and Reliance Capital Ltd. (RCL) on the basis of complaints received from various Public Sector Banks, LIC and EPFO. The CBI had earlier filed six charge sheets in the Reliance ADA Group cases. The present charge sheet is the seventh, and the CBI has so far arrested seven accused persons. The investigation in these cases is being monitored by the Supreme Court.
'Show one damaged vehicle': Gadkari's dare on ethanol blending, targets vested interests
Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the advantages of the ethanol-blending program during the Bihar Investor Summit 2026. He stated that millions of vehicles have been operating on ethanol-blended petrol since 2022 without significant complaints. Gadkari emphasized that farmers can benefit financially from diversifying into ethanol production from agricultural products. He urged investors to consider Bihar's potential in various sectors, including tourism and agriculture.
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Patna: Dalits in Bihar allegedly blocked the funeral procession of a Muslim man, claiming the path was reserved for building a temple. The incident occurred in the Meknabeda village of Darbhanga district. Relatives and neighbours of the deceased Muslim resident were carrying his body toward the burial site when heavy rains made the mourners take Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
JD(U)'s Anant Singh backs Jan Suraaj candidate in Bihar MLC polls
Digital Desk | Patna, Oct 1 (IANS) The contest for the Patna Graduates constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council has gained added attention after JD(U) MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, openly backed Jan Suraaj candidate Dr Anuj Kumar Singh against his own partys nominee, incumbent MLC Neeraj Kumar. Anant Singh was present with Anuj Singh when the Jan Suraaj candidate filed his nomination on Thursday. He has also announced that he will campaign for Anuj Singh in the constituency. The development has brought the long-standing differences between Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar into the spotlight and added an intra-party dimension to an already closely watched contest. The JD(U) has once again fielded Neeraj Kumar from the Patna Graduates constituency. Kumar is the partys chief spokesperson and a former minister, and is seeking a fourth consecutive term in the Legislative Council. Anant Singh, meanwhile, has made clear that his opposition is directed at Neeraj Kumar rather than the JD(U) as a whole. He has publicly pledged to campaign for Anuj Singh and work for Neeraj Kumars defeat. Both Anant Singh and Neeraj Kumar are associated with the Mokama-Barh region, and differences between the two leaders have previously featured in Bihars political discourse. Their rivalry has now become part of the campaign surrounding the Patna Graduates election. Jan Suraaj has fielded Anuj Kumar Singh from the Patna Graduates seat, while the RJD has also entered the contest with its own candidate. The presence of candidates from the three political formations has made the constituency one of the closely watched contests in the council elections. Anant Singhs participation in Anuj Singhs nomination has further highlighted the political significance of the contest, particularly because Singh is an elected JD(U) MLA while Neeraj Kumar is the partys official candidate for the same seat. Elections are being held for eight seats in the Bihar Legislative Council -- four Graduate constituencies and four Teachers constituencies. The Graduates constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Kosi, while the Teachers constituencies are Patna, Darbhanga, Tirhut and Saran. Polling is scheduled for October 23, with counting and declaration of results scheduled for October 27. The nomination process began with the issuance of the election notification on September 29. Candidates can file nominations until October 6, scrutiny will take place on October 7, and the last date for withdrawal is October 9. The election process is scheduled to conclude by October 31.
Anant Singh defies JD-U, backs Jan Suraaj candidate
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh openly defied his party by supporting a rival candidate, Anuj Singh of the Jan Suraaj Party, for the Bihar legislative council elections. This move is seen as a direct challenge to JD(U)'s official candidate, Neeraj Kumar, with whom Singh has a long-standing rivalry. The JD(U) leadership is reportedly considering action against Singh.
Ethanol blending does not damage vehicles, diversifies agri sector: Gadkari
Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday debunked claims that blending ethanol with petrol was damaging motor vehicles, asserting that it facilitated diversification of the agriculture sector. Addressing the inaugural session of the 'Bihar Investor Summit 2026: The Emerging Investment Destination of India', Gadkari said that since 2022, 4 crore four-wheelers and 20 crore two-wheelers have been running on petrol mixed with ethanol. I challenge anybody to come up with the complaint that his or her vehicle has suffered damage on this account. Of course, those with vested interests may have some other story to tell, said Gadkari, who holds portfolios of Road Transport and Highways. We must understand that the decision to blend ethanol with petrol was taken with a view to diversification of agriculture towards energy and power sectors... Our farmers shall no longer remain 'anna data' (food producers) but also become 'urja data' (energy producers), he added. Gadkari claimed all leadi
MLC polls: JD(U)'s Anant Singh raises eyebrows by accompanying Jan Suraaj candidate for nomination
JD(U) MLA Anant Kumar Singh revolted against his own party while accompanying Jan Suraaj Party candidate Anuj Singh during the filing of nomination papers for the Bihar legislative council elections. He made his intent to ensure JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar, who is seeking re-election from the Patna Graduates constituency, supported the JSP nominee. The JDU national secretary said that the party president has been informed of the development and that appropriate measures will be taken.
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Bihar STET 2nd Dummy Admit Card 2026 Out - Direct Link to Download Online @ biharboardonline.org
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BSEB Class 10, 12 Registration 2027 - Check Last Date Extended Online @ biharboardonline.org
BSEB has extended the Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 annual exam 2027 form deadline to October 15, 2026. Students who missed registration can apply from October 1 to 6 with a late fee. Check dates, portals and what is not yet announced.
Landmark Laparoscopic Surgery at Tripura
Agartala, October 1, 2026: Demonstrating the advancing capabilities of specialized oncological care in the North-East, the Tripuras Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Cancer Centre has successfully performed an intricate laparoscopic cancer surgery on a 75-year-old patient from Gomati district, completely free of cost. The patient, a resident of the Chandrapur area in Udaipur, had been suffering... The post Landmark Laparoscopic Surgery at Tripuras Atal Bihari Vajpayee Regional Cancer Centre Restores Health to 75-Year-Old Patient first appeared on Northeast Today .
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Thane: Man poses as RTI activist, extorts Rs 1.35 lakh from developer; booked
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Hyderabad Techie Rams Car Into Pedestrians, Arrested
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Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday extended birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, describing him as a beacon of courage and dedication who defied the odds to rise to the countrys highest constitutional office. In a post on X, the Chief Minister highlighted Kovinds journey from the legal profession to public life and eventually to Rashtrapati Bhavan. My best wishes to Former President of India, Adarniya @ramnathkovind ji on his birthday, CM Sarma wrote. A beacon of courage and dedication, he defied all odds to become a successful lawyer, lawmaker and eventually the First Citizen of the country, he added. Recalling Kovinds tenure as President, CM Sarma said his presence had enriched several important occasions and particularly remembered his association with celebrations commemorating legendary Ahom General Lachit Barphukan. During his stint as the President, he enlightened us with his august presence on many important occasions. I still remember his keen interest in the life and legacy of Lachit Barphukan when he presided over the 400th Birth Anniversary celebrations of the great Ahom ruler, the Chief Minister said. CM Sarma also offered prayers for Kovinds long life and continued service to the country. Prayers to Maa Kamakhya and Srimanta Sankardev to bless him with long years in the service of Maa Bharti, he said. Kovind, who served as the 14th President of India from 2017 to 2022, was born on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur Dehat district. A lawyer by profession, Kovind practised in the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court before entering active politics. He served two terms as a Rajya Sabha member between 1994 and 2006. He was appointed Governor of Bihar in 2015 and remained in the post until 2017, when he was elected President of India. Kovind had also participated in events connected with the 400th birth anniversary celebrations of Lachit Barphukan, whose military leadership, particularly in the 1671 Battle of Saraighat, remains an important part of Assams history.
Dry weather to persist in Delhi with cooler nights ahead; AQI remains moderate
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) The weather in the national capital has turned quite dry, with bright sunshine keeping daytime temperatures warm. However, a slight drop in night temperatures is likely. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted clear skies throughout the coming week, with no possibility of rain in Delhi. Bright sunshine was observed across most parts of Delhi from Wednesday morning. However, with northwesterly winds prevailing over the region, the weather has become increasingly dry. The maximum temperature at Delhi's standard observatory at Safdarjung was recorded at 34.2 degrees Celsius, which was 0.5 degrees below normal. The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.4 degrees Celsius. The IMD has said that the southwest monsoon season had ended with a 13 per cent rainfall deficit. However, monsoon rains continue to withdraw from different parts of the country. As the monsoon retreats, parts of southern and northeastern India are expected to receive rainfall on Thursday, according to the IMD. Heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places over Kerala, South Interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. In IMD's terminology, 'isolated' refers to rainfall occurring over a small proportion of locations, generally up to 25 per cent of weather stations in a region. Meanwhile, Kerala, coastal Karnataka and the southern parts of Karnataka are expected to receive rainfall at several places on Thursday. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Lakshadweep are likely to receive rain at a few places. Karnataka has already experienced a wet spell during the 24 hours ending at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Kibbanahalli in Tumakuru district recorded 10 cm of rainfall, the highest recorded by the IMD during the period. Thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are very likely at isolated places over Kerala and Mahe, Rayalaseema, and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal. Winds of 30-40 kmph are expected over Andhra Pradesh, Interior Karnataka and Odisha, while strong surface winds may also prevail over parts of Andhra Pradesh. In the Northeast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely over Assam and Meghalaya, as well as Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Similar conditions are also expected over East Madhya Pradesh. Scattered rainfall is likely over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. The southwest monsoon normally begins withdrawing from northwest India in mid-September and completely retreats from the country by mid-October. This year, the withdrawal line currently passes through Gurdaspur (Punjab), Chandigarh, Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Aligarh (UP), Dholpur, Udaipur and Deesa (Rajasthan) before extending to Naliya in Gujarat. The IMD said conditions are likely to become favourable over the next two to three days for the withdrawal of the monsoon from the remaining parts of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Similar conditions are expected to develop over most parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh, as well as the entirety of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra may also witness further withdrawal. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remained in the moderate category, with several monitoring stations recording elevated pollution levels. The AQI readings included Mandir Marg (150), Aya Nagar (135), CRRI Mathura Road (198), Pusa (22), Sirifort (171), IGI Airport T3 (155), Commonwealth Sports Complex (179), IIT Delhi (249), Anand Vihar (98), Najafgarh (144), Jahangirpuri (207), Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (173), Sonia Vihar (151), Cantonment Area (106) and Narela (189).
Karonda: A Hardy Plant with Health Benefits and Culinary Uses
Karonda, a resilient and nutritious plant, is celebrated for its culinary uses and health benefits, as highlighted by the Bihar government. Karonda: A Hardy Plant with Health Benefits and Culinary Uses
Served nation with passion, simplicity: PM Modi's birthday wishes to ex-Prez Kovind
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended warm birthday greetings to former President Ram Nath Kovind, stating that his time in public life has been marked by a steadfast commitment to the development of the country. The Prime Minister said that Kovind has served the country with passion and simplicity. Taking to X, PM Modi said, Warm birthday greetings to former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji. His long years in public life have been marked by a steadfast commitment to the development of India, the values enshrined in our Constitution and the welfare of the people. He has served the nation with passion and simplicity, due to which he is respected by people across all walks of life. May he be blessed with wonderful health, happiness and a long life, the Prime Minister added. Ram Nath Kovind was born in a Koli family on October 1, 1945, in Paraunkh village in the Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh. He joined the BJP in 1991 and later became the Chief of the BJP Dalit Morcha between 1998 and 2002 and the president of the All-India Koli Samaj. Soon after joining the BJP, Kovind contested the Ghatampur Assembly constituency, but lost and later contested Bhognipur in the 2007 Assembly elections on the BJP ticket, but lost again. In April 1994, he was elected to the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh. He served a total of 12 years, two consecutive terms, until March 2006. He served as the President of India from 2017 to 2022. He was the first person from Uttar Pradesh, as well as the first person from the BJP, to hold the top Constitutional post in the country. Prior to his presidency, he served as the Governor of Bihar from 2015 to 2017 and as a Member of the Rajya Sabha from Uttar Pradesh for two successive terms. Last month, PM Modi released the autobiography of former President Kovind, titled 'Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles'. The autobiography offers a deeply personal account of Ram Nath Kovind's remarkable life journey, tracing his experiences, struggles and achievements from his early years to his distinguished public life and eventual service as the 14th President of India. The book also provides insights into the values, experiences and circumstances that shaped his journey and public service.
Bihar Cabinet gives nod to Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy, 2026
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DA case: EOU raids transport dept officials premises
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Sonia's 'traitor' remark on Nitish draws flak from JD-U
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reportedly called former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar a raitor during a CWC meeting, drawing sharp criticism from JD(U) leaders. Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan and JD(U) working president Sanjay Kumar Jha condemned the remarks, highlighting Kumar's role in the INDIA bloc's formation and his popularity among the people.
Golden jubilee motorcycle rally flagged off from Danapur
HC quashes salary cut of regularised daily wager
Social media post brings missing man back to Madhubani
Cabinet clears green hydrogen policy, sanctions Rs 62 cr for police vehicles
India weather forecast for October 1: Several states are likely to see rain during the first week of October, with the northeast, east, west and south peninsular regions facing repeated spells. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and strong surface winds are also forecast in parts of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Bihar and the Northeast.
Deepak Kumar moves out of CMO, gets BSDMA post
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700 model schools inspected across Bihar
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DA case: EOU searches Ara, Patna premises of transport dept official; Rs 3 lakh cash recovered
PMC collects over Rs 3 crore in property tax on last penalty-free day
CM surveys flood-hit north Bihar, asks officials to speed up relief
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INDIA bloc reiterates CEC's resignation demand, DMK assures support in Parliament
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) After the meeting of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday, the opposition parties reiterated their demand for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) referred to the alliance as political opportunism. The DMK, which had left the alliance due to its differences with the Congress, assured support to the impeachment motion against the CEC in the Parliament. Speaking to reporters following the meeting of the INDIA bloc, Congress MP KC Venugopal reiterated his allegation that the Election Commission is otally working for BJP, which is why, he said, the party is protecting the poll panel. Samajwadi Party MP Pushpendra Saroj said that the INDIA bloc parties have agreed that democracy is being undermined today. He also alleged that the Election Commission has been pressurised by the BJP and claimed that if the current CEC continues, free and fair elections won't be possible. Speaking to IANS, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav said: We have all come together to save democracy. We will fight to protect democracy, whether in Parliament, on the streets, or in court. The conspirators are plotting one conspiracy after another against the democracy, and they will not be spared. One Gyanesh Kumar will go, and another Gyanesh Kumar specimen will come. The people of the country will have to remove the BJP. We have to save the Constitution of the country and save democracy, he added. While leaving after the meeting of the alliance parties, CPI-M Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas said: It is the responsibility of every citizen to rally behind the demand for Gyanesh Kumar's removal, so that the democracy can be saved. However, DMK Spokesperson T.K.S. Elangovan asserted that mere meeting of the INDIA bloc won't lead to Gyanesh Kumar's removal as the CEC. It is the Parliament where it needs to be done (impeachment motion)...when the issue comes up before the House we will stand up against the CEC. Just by not attending the meeting, does not mean that we will backtrack on issues concerning the country, he told IANS. Similarly, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Sasmit Patra also said though BJD is not a part of the INDIA bloc, the party sticks to its chief Naveen Patnaik's stance, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. Meanwhile, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal accused the INDIA bloc parties of being opportunists. This is not the INDIA bloc; it is an alliance of political opportunism among those who desire power and whom the people repeatedly reject... So, whether they meet or not has no significance, because the result will ultimately be zero. There is no constructive approach; it is a destructive approach, which has no place in society, he told IANS. BJP leader Shazia Ilmi also said: The INDI Alliance meeting has been quite strange. Some people are there, some are not, some are participating virtually, and some are sending representatives. Now they (Opposition) have problems with the Chief Election Commissioner, earlier they had problems with the EVM and VVPATs, then how do they want elections to be conducted? As far as SIR is concerned, do they want the deceased, duplicate and shifted voters to be retained? It's a strange thing if they don't want electoral rolls to be revised, she added. Echoing similar view, Democratic Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra said: Nothing will come of this because the INDIA bloc has no real unity. Today they say that they are all together, and tomorrow they walk away. Janata Dal-United leader Rajiv Ranjan Prasad also remarked that the Opposition alliance has fallen apart into a thousand pieces.
Tensions Rise Over Seat Sharing Between Congress and SP Ahead of UP Assembly Elections
Congress and SP are at odds over seat sharing for the upcoming UP Assembly elections, echoing past conflicts in Bihars Mahagathbandhan. Tensions Rise Over Seat Sharing Between Congress and SP Ahead of UP Assembly Elections
Bihar Cabinet clears 30 proposals, approves Rs 62 crore for water cannons
Digital Desk | Patna, Sep 30 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet on Wednesday approved 30 proposals relating to disaster preparedness, green energy, infrastructure, taxation, education and social welfare at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary at the Main Secretariat in Patna. Among the key decisions, the Cabinet approved implementing the recommendations in the interim report of the 7th State Finance Commission for the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The Cabinet also cleared the purchase of 30 water cannons and 86 Vajra riot-control vehicles for the state police. The Cabinet granted administrative approval for an expenditure of Rs 62 crore for the procurement. In a major push towards clean energy, the Cabinet approved the draft Bihar Green Hydrogen Policy 2026, aimed at attracting private investment and generating employment opportunities in the green hydrogen sector. The government also sanctioned contractual appointments to 35 posts across different categories to support the Buddha Samyak Darshan Museum and Memorial Stupa at Vaishali, as well as the Directorate of Museums and the State Museum. The Cabinet approved reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 1 per cent to zero, a move expected to provide relief to the aviation sector. The Cabinet also approved the creation of 34 officer and staff posts for administrative work at Shaheed Jubba Sahani University of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In another decision, the Cabinet approved the use of the Forward Auction module on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal for auctioning disposable items belonging to government departments. The Cabinet approved a major infrastructure initiative to install solar power plants with a combined capacity of 2,585 MW to solarise 2,554 agricultural feeders across Bihar. The Cabinet sanctioned a grant of Rs 2,761.55 crore for the project. The Cabinet also approved the Bihar Legal Metrology (Amendment) Rules, 2026, and revised the estimated cost of a scheme to provide electricity to 21,644 households in 177 settlements in Kaimur and Rohtas districts. The cost of the electrification project has been increased from Rs 117.80 crore to Rs 351.85 crore. The Cabinet approved the selection of suppliers for the Take Home Ration component under the Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 schemes. It also cleared implementation of the scheme under a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model for 15 years. Approval was granted for 871 operators to continue working under the Digital Mitra initiative of the Kushal Yuva Programme, which forms part of the Saat Nischay-3 programme. The Cabinet further approved leasing four acres of land at Sabalpur Diyara and Dujra Diyara in Patna to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) for 25 years to develop a cruise terminal. The government also sanctioned Rs 17.28 crore to reimburse expenditure incurred during the organisation of National Panchayati Raj Day 2025 in Madhubani. In another welfare-related decision, the Cabinet approved an advance of Rs 477 crore from the Bihar Contingency Fund to pay honoraria to personnel associated with Anganwadi and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). The Cabinet also cleared the engagement of consultancy services to formulate an Aviation Vision and Policy aimed at accelerating the development of Bihars aviation sector. The decisions are part of a broader package of measures covering energy, infrastructure, agriculture, public administration, social welfare and economic development in the state.
Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppn
Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppns UP seat-sharing debates? New Delhi: As Uttar Pradesh gears up for Assembly election early next year, the emerging dispute between the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) over seat-sharing somewhat resembles the tensions that surfaced within Bihars Mahagathbandhan during the 2025 state poll. In both cases, the Congress chose to [] The post Bihar Mahagathbandhan echo in Oppns UP seat-sharing debates? appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Seven-year-old schoolgirl dies after school staircase collapses in Bihars Khagaria
Villagers blamed the school headmaster and demanded his arrest for negligence, saying the staircase had been in poor condition for the past two years
